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Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Long Range Scopes and Other Optics
Good long range scope with zero stop for beginner
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<blockquote data-quote="gilk1" data-source="post: 1908701" data-attributes="member: 38214"><p>First, you don't want a ffp scope for hunting unless you get an illuminated reticle b/c the reticle will disappear on low magnification and/or in low light. Illum. Adds weight so stick to sfp and get a scope with repeatable turrets.</p><p></p><p>I own scopes worth over $2k and my favorite scope is still my SS3-15 ffp I paid $550 for. This scope has never let me down. The sfp version is discontinued but If you can find a used one I'd get one. For a lightweight long range hunting scope, you can't beat the weight (16oz) and price (6-800$) of a vx3 4.5-14-40mm LR/T with M1 turrets or a Mark 4 in the same configuration. VX5 & 6 are good too. The vortex HST is also a good entry level scope. Just be aware that a graduated reticle is only true on one magnification.</p><p></p><p>You don't need a mildot or tactical reticle. You have time to dial elev and wind. It's preferable to hold off target with a reticle for wind since it changes so rapidly but, in a sfp scope, you will forgot to have it on the correct magnification and the reticle graduations won't be true. </p><p></p><p>You do not need a zero stop. That is a marketing gimmick. Zero turrets and use a pencil to scribe a "zero" line on your turret housing or place a piece of red electrical tape under the truret that will only show of your off by a full rev. I've shot multi day matches and never had an issue with this technique.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gilk1, post: 1908701, member: 38214"] First, you don’t want a ffp scope for hunting unless you get an illuminated reticle b/c the reticle will disappear on low magnification and/or in low light. Illum. Adds weight so stick to sfp and get a scope with repeatable turrets. I own scopes worth over $2k and my favorite scope is still my SS3-15 ffp I paid $550 for. This scope has never let me down. The sfp version is discontinued but If you can find a used one I’d get one. For a lightweight long range hunting scope, you can’t beat the weight (16oz) and price (6-800$) of a vx3 4.5-14-40mm LR/T with M1 turrets or a Mark 4 in the same configuration. VX5 & 6 are good too. The vortex HST is also a good entry level scope. Just be aware that a graduated reticle is only true on one magnification. You don’t need a mildot or tactical reticle. You have time to dial elev and wind. It’s preferable to hold off target with a reticle for wind since it changes so rapidly but, in a sfp scope, you will forgot to have it on the correct magnification and the reticle graduations won’t be true. You do not need a zero stop. That is a marketing gimmick. Zero turrets and use a pencil to scribe a “zero” line on your turret housing or place a piece of red electrical tape under the truret that will only show of your off by a full rev. I’ve shot multi day matches and never had an issue with this technique. [/QUOTE]
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